Wednesday,May17,2023
Mid-WeekUpdate forthe Research Medical CenterFamily
Quick Links:
HaveYouTakentheVitalVoicesSurvey?
Thank you to the 1,212 colleagues who completed the Vital Voices survey in the first week!You are making a difference in helping us identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Currently, we are at 61% completion so we encourage more of our colleagues to take the survey so we can surpass our 80% goal. We are happy to: Distribute 4 million+ Applause points to those who completed the survey the first week
Give out 343 coffee vouchers to departments who have already hit 80%
Congratulations to the following departments who have already hit 80%. Who will be added next?
Pastoral Care
Accounting
Psych SAGE (Cass)
Psych Dietary Nursing Administration
Transportation
Psych EVS
The Transplant Institute
Oncology OP Clinic
OPPR
QA PIRM
Communications
Rehabilitation
Inpatient Oncology
Echocardiogram
Psych VINE
Physical Therapy
Psych Social Workers
Dietary
Cancer Support Services
Psych Adolescent
Please spend 3-5 minutes and take the confidential survey through May 22nd. Follow the link in your email from Glint or go to HCASurveys.com now. Thank you!
WeShowUpforour Patients
CVPR Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Join the RMC CV team for a ribbon cutting and open house for the new Cardiovascular Prep and Recovery (CVPR) area. Drinks, appetizers and tours ofthe unit will be provided.
Wednesday, May 24th | 5:30pm-7:00pm
This 14-bed unit allows us to continue to focus on complex cardio procedures and has dedicated cardiac nurses caring for patients. This new unit expands our capacity for CV services while allowing us to maintain a simplified scheduling process and ability to provide timely feedback to our referring providers
The Bi-State Stroke Consortium, including Jana Braklow, RMC's Stroke Program Coordinator, would like to bring awareness to the warning signs ofstroke and how to respond. Every second counts when it comes to stroke, so let's all commit to being prepared. Please watch the video to learn more.
WeShowUpfor Community
Volunteers Needed: Go Red forWomen Luncheon
HCA Healthcare and the American Heart Association formed a strategic partnership this year to help educate consumers on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. Through this partnership, HCA Midwest Health now has the opportunity to further impact our own community and help fight cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer ofwomen.
The prestigious Go Red for Women luncheon will be held on May 19th at the Overland Park Conference Center, and our AHA friends need our support in making this event – one oftheir largest annual fundraisers – a success. We’re asking for volunteers to help with preparing swag bags, pre-event set up and on-site support the day ofthe luncheon. Please check out the sign-up form for specifics and to volunteer, ifyou have availability.
WeShowUpfor Each Other
Trauma Awareness Month: Stroll with yourNursing 'O'
May is National Trauma Awareness Month so Julie Filbeck, RMC’s ChiefExecutive Officer, took a stroll with Crystal Howell, Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) Coordinator. Learn how our trauma department works with our ICU team and which doctor knows all the words to Fetty Waps’ 1738 song. You don’t want to miss this one!
Get Involved: Join a Colleague Network!
As part ofHCA Midwest Health’s ongoing commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive workplace, we offer nine Colleague Network. These networks provide opportunities for colleagues to convene around shared commonalities or experiences and create space to discuss issues ofimportance:
Asian and Pacific Islander Colleague Network
Black Colleague Network
Diversability Colleague Network
Hispanic/Latinx Colleague Network
LGBTQ+ Colleague Network
Mental Health and Wellness Colleague Network
Veterans Colleague Network
Women’s Colleague Network
Young Professionals Colleague Network
Ifyou’re interested in joining a Colleague Network or would like to learn more about upcoming events, please visit hca.diverst.com
The HCA Midwest Health Veterans Colleague Network invites you to a special presentation by Katrina Green, Director ofLeadership & Organizational Development, as she speaks about her time as a Navy Broadcast/Print Journalist and how that experience led her to where she is today.
Thursday, May 25th | 1:00pm RCON Auditorium
Asian/Pacific IslanderAppreciation Month Panel & Discussion
Join us for RCoN's tribute to America's Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander nurses, and healthcare professionals, who have made an impact on the profession and their communities. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Thursday, May 25 | 12:00pm
B-Level: JeffJernigan Classroom 1
Get Ready forECHO Week!
“Ihad the pleasure ofshadowing Cody Craven, Pharmacy Clinical Specialist in our ED. Cody’s energy, knowledge and passion were easy to see as he thoroughly walked me through his daily routine and approach to patient care. Cody explained that he approached his role by thinking ahead on what medications the ED team may need to care for a patient so the team had everything within reach. He was also very willing to help out the nurses when they needed an extra hand. It was great to witness the collaboration between Cody and the ED team as they cared for patients in a very busy unit. While bad things are going to happen, he stated that he’d rather they come to Research Medical Center where he knows they will get the best care. Thank you, Cody, for all that you do for our patients and your colleagues!”
The ECHO Team is honoring its 30th Anniversary with the 2023 ECHO Team Membership Drive theme "ECHO Reboot!" ECHO, which stands for Employees Contributing to Help Others, is comprised ofResearch Medical Center employees who support The Research Foundation's Employee Assistance Fund as well as its other health-centered programs and partnerships. Get your 2023 ECHO shirt during ECHO Week June 5-9. Learn more here
SeniorLeaderCalendar: May 2023
View the May Senior Leadership Calendar. To schedule a senior leader for a Walk-a-Mile in your department or to attend a department meeting or event, please email Michaela Logan.
Morgan Saxena, Directorof Marketing, conducted a Walk-a-Mile with Cody in PharmacyACNO Sophia Solomon was the Administrator on Call this weekend. She was able to celebrate Nurses Week and Hospital Week with the weekend team members by serving ice cream Friday night and coffee Saturday morning. She was also in contact with the House Supervisor to assist with any immediate needs.
CalendarofEvents
May 17-18: Scrubs Sales Event in 1 North. See flyer for more information
May 24: CVPR Open House/Ribbon Cutting, 5:30-7pm
May 25: Great Save patient event (ER Bay)
May 25: Military Month Presentation, 1-2pm with Katrina Greene in RCON Auditorium
May 25: Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Panel & Discussion, 12pm, B-Level Jeff Jernigan Classroom 1
May 26: Stop the Bleed course for RMC colleagues
June 5-9: ECHO Week
June 6: Alex Saragusa, KCPD's LGBTQ+ Liaison, will present efforts to join RMC in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 12-1pm, 1 North Conference Room
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia:
Q: What is our current Vital Voices completion rate and what is our goal?
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: How many robotic surgeries did the ortho team complete?
A: 150
Congratulations to Joanna Swarts, Speech Pathologist
Submit your answer to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com by Monday. All correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a weekly prize. Winner will be featured in the following weekly email.
Administratoron Call (AOC)